Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz M-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 381 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz M-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLE are comparable in regards to front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
48300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
57728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
38900 - 102100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
76852 - 91225
Starting MSRP:
72250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
68625
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
56440 - 75200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14932
Price Range:
9995 - 21279
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
18903
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
11656 - 30557
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
216
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108587
# Good or Great Deals:
106
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
80544 - 80544
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 6.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.13
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
18.580410167884825
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 18.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
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5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 16Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
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15 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 23Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz M-Class Trim Levels
ML 250 BlueTEC, ML 350, ML 350 4MATIC, ML 400, ML 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 450e 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp
Torque:
479 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
443 / 590 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Cargo Space:
38.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
80.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
145.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4652 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5754 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Red Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Green
MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Almond Beige/Mocha / Auburn Brown / Auburn Brown/Black
Gray
Grey/Black / Grey/Dark Grey
White
Porcelain
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown
Gray
Not available
White
White/Black
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
Red
MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red
